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A 21-year-old Malaysian student and activist recently promoted her book about sex education but unexpectedly received lewd comments about her “sexy outfit”. Source: X As shown in her pictures, Ain Husniza was dressed in a long-sleeved blouse and a long skirt when promoting her book, Express to Empower: Bodies, Boundaries, and Identities. Ain made international headlines in 2021 after courageously speaking out against her teacher who made inappropriate jokes about rape and said it was okay if the women are 18 years old. Ain is currently a member of Pocket Of Pink (POP) – an organisation led by a group of nine youths who speak out on women’s rights and empowerment, which published Express to Empower. Ain discovered the insensitive remarks on the Facebook page of one of the local media outlets that interviewed Ain about the book. Sadly, many men called out Ain for her outfit, calling it “sexy” and “arousing” Source: X “She’s talking about sex education, but her attire is leading to sexual exploitation.” “She wanted to talk about sex education, but her outfit is sexually arousing.” “You’re talking about sexual assault, but you’re wearing such a tight outfit.” Ain claps back In her X post @ainhsaifulnizam, Ain clarified that she was not even dressed in a sexy outfit as claimed by some of the social media users. “Still got blamed, policed, and mocked — just for speaking up. This is exactly why Pocket of Pink exists.” “To fight victim-blaming, teach consent, and build safe spaces with a team that refuses to be silenced.” While the sexualizing comments did not deter Ain’s will to continue to speak out against sexual abuse towards children, Ain admitted that the remarks made her uncomfortable. Source: X “No matter how careful I am, I would still be attacked” In a conversation with WORLD OF BUZZ, Ain said that the comments affected her, and she realised that she would face online attacks just for being a young woman speaking up. “I thought focusing on the work would protect me, but I learned that in our society, women are judged simply for existing. That’s a disturbing reality we need to change.” Despite the nasty comments, Ain is determined to stand her ground, refusing to change or shrink herself just to feel safe, adding that the comments indirectly affirmed that “her voice and others matter.” As for Express To Empower, the 20-page cartoon-based module that aims to expose the dangers of abuse and a basic understanding of personal safety for children, Ain also told WORLD OF BUZZ that they are using comprehensive sexuality education to approach the matter. “It’s combined with art and joy to help young people learn about boundaries, consent, and care in healing, creative ways.” Through her work in Pocket Of Pink, Ain and her team aim to build a safer world for girls and young people.

SINGAPORE: Businesses at Leisure Park Kallang are grappling with declining foot traffic and dwindling sales following the March closure of Cold Storage, a long-time anchor tenant. Already facing a gradual drop in visitors over the years, the mall has grown noticeably quieter. March also saw the departure of Filmgarde Cineplexes and Coca Hotpot – exits that have further exacerbated the downturn. While the weekends bring an uptick in business, many tenants said it is not enough. Hockhua Tonic, located beside the now-shuttered Cold Storage, saw an 80 per cent fall in customers in the month following the supermarket’s closure. Although events at the nearby National Stadium or Indoor Stadium draw more customers who mostly purchase bottled herbal teas, sales of dry goods have been “so, so affected”, said branch manager Liu Zheng Rong. “We just renewed our rental for the next two years, but it has been really quiet. We’re really worried,” he said. Other tenants echoed his concerns. Coffee chain Joe and Dough has seen sales decline since October 2024, and store-in-charge Shureen Sulaiman said she is uncertain whether this downward trend can be reversed. Even before Cold Storage’s closure, sales in the first three months of the year were “stagnant", she added. The shuttered Cold Storage at Leisure Park Kallang. (Photo: CNA/Charmaine Jacob) DOMINO EFFECT The simultaneous loss of two major anchors – the cinema and supermarket – has had a ripple effect, retail experts said. “Mass marketers like supermarkets and cinemas often lead to destination retailing – where shoppers make that outlet the reason for visiting the mall, and the other smaller tenants then benefit from the foot traffic that is created,” said Dr Seshan Ramaswami, associate professor of marketing education at Singapore Management University (SMU). When those anchors leave, it is "difficult to recover", he added. Dr Samer Elhajjar, a senior lecturer in marketing at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) business school, said that this can lead to a "domino effect, where one exit leads to another". "The evolving retail landscape means consumers now demand more than just a place to shop," he added. "They’re looking for immersive experiences, convenience and value. If a mall doesn’t evolve to meet those expectations especially when competitors nearby do, it becomes very difficult for tenants to remain viable." Jack Investments, which owns Leisure Park Kallang, declined to comment on the impact of the closures. REGULARS AS "LIFE SUPPORT" At Eye Theory, an eyewear business that has been at Leisure Park for 16 years, optometrist Giles Wang hopes customers will return despite losing the convenience of combining their visit with grocery runs. "Cold Storage was here longer than us and we’re not sure what our business will be like without them. We're relying on our regulars to keep coming back." The shop has sentimental value, he added. "We were here before Stadium MRT was up. Those days, the bigger malls wouldn’t accept us because we didn’t have deep pockets, but this mall did." A staff member at BedOrigin, which sells bedding products, said the store has been “much quieter” since Cold Storage's closure, and now mainly depends on regular customers. When CNA visited on a weekday evening in May, the staff member, who only wanted to be known as Ms Goh, said only nine people had entered the store that day – with fewer than five making a purchase. “We’re not F&B. Some days, it’s zero (customers),” she said. “We’re just waiting and seeing. The economy has slowed down and buying power is not like before.” NUS' Dr Elhajjar said that depending solely on regular customers is an unsustainable strategy. “The nature of retail and F&B today is such that customer churn is high, you constantly need new customers to offset those who naturally drop off due to changing habits, relocation or simply boredom. "The real challenge is that without anchor tenants like Cold Storage to drive new footfall, the opportunity to attract new customers narrows dramatically," he said. "So while regulars are keeping some businesses afloat, they are essentially functioning as life support. If nothing changes structurally in the mall to reattract footfall or reinvigorate the space, this approach will eventually run out of steam." Leisure Park Kallang on Jun 1, 2025. (Photo: CNA/Charmaine Jacob) ATTRACTING THE YOUNGER CROWD Despite the slump, not every tenant is floundering. Businesses catering to children and youth, like indoor playground Wan To Play Capybara Creek, report steady weekend crowds and regular birthday party bookings. While weekday traffic dipped after Cold Storage's closure, the playground has managed to retain most of its visitors, said a staff member who wanted to be known as Ms Teo. The bowling alley and ice skating rink also continue to draw teenagers and families. When CNA visited on four separate weekday evenings, both venues consistently had over 10 visitors – a noticeable contrast to other outlets in the mall. Front desk staff at the bowling alley, Kallang Bowl, confirmed that business has remained steady despite Cold Storage’s closure. These are "fairly unique" offerings in Singapore, said SMU’s Dr Ramaswami. He said the mall could make up for the loss of anchor tenants by attracting other leisure and hobby businesses, and reinforcing its position as a leisure destination. “Hosting more events focused on the youth and young family segments on a regular basis could also help draw in traffic. And of course, when there are major events in the stadium area, the mall could offer promotions that are tied to these events,” he said. QUIET, BUT CONVENIENT FOR SOME Some customers appreciate the mall’s calmer atmosphere. Mr Firdaus Noah, a weekly visitor who takes his daughter to ballet classes at the mall, said he enjoys getting a coffee and relaxing at the eateries after a long day. The mall has always been quiet and he did not see much difference after Cold Storage closed, he added. Another weekly visitor, Mr Jeremy Sim, prefers to head to Leisure Park after his nearby tennis sessions instead of the more crowded Kallang Wave Mall. At Leisure Park, he is "guaranteed" to be able to find a seat at eateries. But other visitors said they prefer Kallang Wave Mall for its convenience and accessibility. “Some of my friends don’t even know there is another mall in Kallang. It just always seemed more convenient to visit (Kallang Wave Mall) instead since it's next to the MRT and we can have a quick dinner before heading for concerts,” said university student Ms Tay. Brandon Chan, senior lecturer of hospitality and tourism management at the Singapore Institute of Technology, echoed this, saying that without easy access and convenience, customers would not be motivated to visit Leisure Park Kallang and a “unique selling proposition” needs to be created to increase visitor frequency. “Kallang Wave Mall’s direct access to the MRT unlevelled the playing field for both retail malls,” he said. “Getting to Leisure Park Kallang would entail additional effort from customers unless there was a compelling reason for them to go out of their way to get there. “At the moment, there are none." CAN THE MALL BE REVITALISED? Experts said that unless Leisure Park reinvents itself, it risks being left behind. Kallang Wave Mall has significant advantages, said Dr David Ocon, assistant professor of arts and cultural management at SMU. “It is newer, seamlessly integrated with the Sports Hub, National Stadium and MRT, and features sports facilities such as an onsite rock-climbing wall, along with lifestyle and F&B options that align closely with the area’s leisure identity,” he said. To stay competitive, Leisure Park could reposition itself with a “clear niche” and introduce “experiential concepts” that align with Kallang’s leisure and sports identity, Dr Ocon said. He suggested having pop-up markets, holding community and sports events, and even partnering with small businesses or fitness operators to boost footfall beyond retail. “Outreach efforts might be much needed to raise awareness among younger generations, many of whom have grown up with Kallang Wave Mall and may not even realise that another mall with unique offerings exists just around the corner.” Source: CNA/cj

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A woman went to the toilet at Chinatown MRT station on June 20, and was taken aback by its unhygienic state. Stomper JK shared photos taken at about 5.45pm with Stomp, depicting unflushed toilets, cubicles littered with paper, and bins overflowing with trash. "The floor was still littered with toilet tissues as of yesterday," JK said. "The toilets are dirty, period." The Stomper added that since Chinatown is a tourist attraction, the traffic flow to the toilets is high. "It is a shame to see the filth daily." In response to a Stomp query, SBS Transit spokesperson Mrs Grace Wu said: "SBS Transit is committed to providing comfortable and pleasant travel experiences for our commuters - and this includes maintaining the cleanliness of our trains, stations, and facilities such as toilets. "At Chinatown station on the North East Line, the toilets are cleaned daily - about every three hours on average. "On Friday, June 20, a scheduled cleaning session was carried out at 5pm. Regrettably, the toilet was dirtied within the hour, as reflected in the photographs. "While we are reviewing additional measures to improve cleanliness, we also appeal to users to be considerate and responsible. Everyone plays a part in keeping shared spaces, such as toilets, clean and comfortable for others."

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To stay competitive, Leisure Park could reposition itself with a “clear niche” and introduce “experiential concepts” that align with Kallang’s leisure and sports identity, i hear this many yr liao on many mall and building

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SINGAPORE: At a small plot of land just 600m from Sembawang Hot Spring, researchers have found subsurface temperatures of 122 degrees Celsius - the highest recorded in Singapore to date. Measured at a depth of about 1.76km, the discovery surpassed earlier findings in Admiralty, where a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius was detected at a depth of 1.12km in 2022. Dr Jonathan Poh, a research fellow at the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (Nanyang Technological University), described the discovery as a “huge milestone” in Singapore’s geothermal exploration efforts. The data will contribute to geothermal feasibility studies, fuelling the possibility of harnessing geothermal energy as a future energy source. Currently, about 95 per cent of Singapore's energy is generated by burning natural gas, a fossil fuel. Geothermal energy, derived from heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface, is a renewable resource that can be tapped for applications such as cooling and industrial heating, the researchers said. The study was led by around 15 researchers from NTU and TUMCREATE, in collaboration with Surbana Jurong. TUMCREATE is a research platform involving the Technical University of Munich, other universities, public agencies and industry partners. The findings were part of a national study supported by the National Research Foundation and the Energy Market Authority (EMA). Four researchers from the team sat down with members of the media on Thursday (Jun 3) to share insights from their findings. The 900 square metre site at Gambas Avenue in Sembawang, where the second borehole was drilled. (Photo: NTU) IDENTIFYING SITES When the researchers were exploring geothermal energy in Singapore, their initial plan was to drill several shallow wells at different parts of the country to identify potential sites. However, they noticed that the northern region tended to be hotter. Based on their analysis, heat flow at the northern part of Singapore is at least twice the global continental average, despite Singapore not being situated in a volcanic region. To identify suitable drilling sites, the team considered several criteria. First, the locations needed to have good road access and around 1,600 square metres of open space. The sites also had to be some distance from the hot spring and faults in the Earth’s surface. Given Singapore’s limited land availability, the researchers said the sites in Admiralty and Sembawang eventually met all the requirements. Both sites sit on Simpang granite, a type of rock with a high concentration of naturally occurring heat-generating elements, making it ideal for harnessing geothermal energy. “If there is a thick crust full of this type of granite, it can possibly contribute up to about 40 per cent of the total heat flow measured at the surface,” said Dr Poh. Using current data, the researchers found that there is potential for temperatures to reach 230 degrees Celsius 5km deep - well above the minimum of 150 degrees Celsius typically needed for generating electricity. The researchers are now exploring different heat extraction technologies that could be used in Singapore. “In Singapore, as we are not sitting on a volcano or near a volcano zone, we need this kind of newly developed systems which allow us to extract heat,” said Mr Anurag Chidire, a research associate at TUMCREATE. (From left) Associate professor Wu Wei from NTU's School of Civil and Environment Engineering, Dr Jonathan Poh, research fellow at the Energy Research Institute @ NTU, Professor Alessandro Romagnoli, cluster director at ERI@N and Mr Anurag…see more COST SAVINGS, REDUCED EMISSIONS As Singapore works towards its net-zero emissions target by 2050, geothermal energy is emerging as a compelling option, the researchers said. To evaluate potential cost savings using both systems, researchers modelled and simulated their application in electricity generation and chilled water production used in Singapore’s district cooling system. In one simulation, electricity generation costs were reduced by at least 38 per cent, while chilled water costs dropped by 39 per cent. Geothermal energy could also potentially bring cost savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90 per cent, the researchers found. “Singapore is prudent enough to know that they want to diversify their electricity mix in future. They do not want to go only with 100 per cent imports, or go only with hydrogen, or only solar,” said Mr Chidire, noting that solar power is limited. “That is the reason why geothermal can play an important role in the diversification of Singapore's electricity, by enhancing the security and aligning with all the environmental cost aspects.” WHAT’S NEXT Dr Poh said the new data has motivated the EMA to launch a geophysical survey, which will provide the researchers with a baseline understanding of Singapore’s subsurface and identify other areas with geothermal potential. For now, they are awaiting the outcome of the geophysical study, which is likely to be released at the end of 2026. The researchers are also trying to engage with other countries to support their geothermal work, he added. Professor Alessandro Ramognoli, who leads the joint research team, added that current data is already “quite compelling”. “From our side, what we are working on is to see whether we can bring together the public sector, together with the private sector, to go for a pilot demonstration plan,” he said, adding that the pilot demonstration will help them study what it entails to actually deploy geothermal energy. “Rather than keep studying and doing desktop studies, that's what we should do next,” he said.

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